You have the right to a trial, either by Judge or a Jury. If you are issued a citation, you have been charged with a Class C misdemeanor offense. If you want a trial, you must make your request in person or by mail by your initial appearance which is 20 days from the date the citation was issued. If you do not appear, then a warrant and a failure to appear charge will be issued. Telephone calls do not constitute as an appearance.